Hear it From Lou: Why Winter Is the Best Time for Waterproofing
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou ManfrediniSponsored content That leaky basement you had in the spring and summer is still leaky even though it’s winter. If you live in Chicagoland there is a good chance you have a basement or crawlspace and if it has leaks you really shouldn’t ignore the issue. I get […]
Hear it From Lou: Basement Defender
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content How much are you willing to pay for peace of mind? I think the answer to this question is different for everyone. For me, if I can get a good night’s sleep with little or no worries that’s worth a lot. For years you have […]
What is That?! – Wall Anchor Plate
If you’ve ever walked into a basement and noticed a large steel plate bolted to the foundation wall, you’ve probably wondered what it was doing there. That steel plate is called a foundation wall anchor plate, and it’s one of the most effective structural repair systems used to stabilize bowed or leaning foundation walls. While […]
Hear It From Lou: Crawl Space Encapsulation
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content This time of year, we start to think about being more comfortable in our homes. The cold weather tends to reveal all the places the drafts are coming in. If you live in a home with a crawlspace, some of that cold air may be […]
Hear It From Lou: Structural Signs
Helpful Tips from Home Improvement Expert, Lou Manfredini Sponsored content I hear it all the time; “My interior door won’t stay open”. “There’s a crack above a window or in the ceiling that I keep patching and it keeps opening”. Sometimes these are easy fixes, better wall spackle and technique. Other times it can be […]
Perma-Seal Customer Corner: Crawl Space Encapsulation
Are your floors feeling a little cold? It might be your untreated crawl space! Up to 50% of the air in your home can come from below grade. Having a treated crawl space will help reduce that cost of your energy bill… and eventually pay for itself! Perma-Seal can insulate & encapsulate your crawl space […]
Tips To Keep Your Home Dry Before The Storms Hit
Do you have peace of mind that your home will be safe in the event of a major rainstorm? Perma-Seal has you covered! We put together a checklist and our recommendations to get your home, and yourself, ready for inclement weather that may lie ahead. Have you tested your primary sump pump to ensure it’s […]
Changing Seasons can be Tough on Your Home
The change of seasons can be tough on your home. When the soil expands and shrinks with each season, it causes uneven support for the foundation, which can lead to structural issues. Your house is not supposed to “settle,” and this “settling” may actually be an indication that your house is moving and shifting. Take […]
10 Tips for Homeowners
Whether you own a single-family home, or an apartment complex, there are plenty of helpful pieces of advice for homeowners. Here are ten tips you should know, especially as fall approaches with cooler weather. You may want to get these items checked off your to-do list, before the ground starts to freeze! Get your sump […]
Recognizing the Signs of Structural Damage in Your Home
Can you recognize the signs of structural damage? Many homeowners experience the symptoms of structural foundation problems, but may not even realize it. It’s a common myth that homeowners believe their home is just settling. This “just settling” is actually an indication there is movement and shifting of the foundation, and your house is NOT […]
